Browse Data and Analysis

Bulgarian farmers planted higher area under rapeseed in marketing year (MY) 2022/23 due to attractive and consistently increasing prices.

The prospects for MY2022/23 winter grain crops remain favorable due to the relatively mild winter, sufficient soil moisture reserves, and snow cover. Higher input costs, however, may have a negative impact on the average yields due to expected lower application of inputs.

The high number of rainy days and unusually cool November slowed the corn harvest; about 10%-20% of corn was estimated to be still in the fields at the end of November.

Bulgaria already exported its rapeseeds surplus with exports reaching 460,000 MT at the end of November.

Unusually rainy weather along with cooler temperatures this year made the season challenging for the farmers.

Unusually rainy weather along with cooler temperatures this year made the season challenging for the farmers.

Market demand, consumption and trade in legumes in Bulgaria are increasing. The market is diversifying and demand for higher quality product grows.

The UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Consumers' attitudes towards biotechnology in Bulgaria remains negative.